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Ombudsman to Decide on Possible Suspension of Philippine Health Chief

Ombudsman to Decide on Possible Suspension of Philippine Health Chief

Malacañang said the Office of the Ombudsman will decide whether newly appointed Health Secretary Jose Pujalte Jr. should be placed under preventive suspension after a graft complaint was filed. The case’s outcome will determine the official’s immediate status.

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Ombudsman to decide on fate of DOH chief